As some of you know i have just aqquired a trx 3.3 engine and have decided to put it into my traxxas nitro sport it should go well as looking on the specs of the other traxxas 3.3's the weights are:

Revo: 9.8lbs
Jato: 83.03oz
4-tec: 65.25oz
Nitro Sport: 62oz

we have seen the clip what the 3.3 jato goes like for people who havn't it is here:
JATO CLIP

I will post pics as the project comes along

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as msn that is gonna be insanely quick, good luck with the project and keep us posted :thumbs_up:

Oh Dear Oh Dear Oh Dear.....................

What an Awesome sounding Project.....

But..........

Tree Hugger.... Who you gonna get to drive it ???? !!!!!

Pointless you getting behind the sticks.... You'll Definatly :crash: :crash: :crash:


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Good Luck mate, keep us informed......


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ill find a big open space to try it out first :joker:

BIG.............................


What like an Airfield ???????????


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well i think heathrow might be a bit out of my league :joker:

That was the kinda size i was thinking you might need !!!!!!!!!!!!!


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I'll even make you some wings for it if you want !!!!!


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going to have to build the car around the engine hopefully have some parts arrive tommorow so i can really get on with it

spot on mate, good luck hope the parts come

Fuck Me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The engine looks HUGE in the chassis !!!!!!

If you do get this right.. It should Fly along !!!!!


Good Luck mate


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I'll check out the runway sizes at Leeds Bradford and Doncaster, see which is widest :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker:

not worried about the width i need the length as it gonna be running the std .15 brakes :joker:

do you want me to count the trees?????? :banana:

done a bit more this evening heres a update


Yes it is t-maxx suspension :)




As you can see it a bit of a tight fit wth the carb


All the drive gear in and on the chassis


New exhaust header hopefully it all lines up

Looking :cool2: :cool2: :cool2: :cool2: :cool2: Mate


Good job so far.. Keep it up


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yep coming along nicely B)

The EZ-Start is all on and it is clearing the exhaust nicely only prob i can see is the motor can is very close to the carb will have to see what happens

damn good job there, does the carb slide in and out ok?

yes carb moves in and out ok but will have to see when the servo is attached

that aint going nowhere, your so silly it has no wheels!!!!

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After a hard night work in the garage this is how far I have got ............









All I have left is to fit fuel lines, fit wheels, wire ez-start, fit radio gear and put a new clutch housing on.

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That is Looking Really :cool2: :cool2: now mate

Good Job

Well Done


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vids of its first run please B)

OMG with u in control (if u can call it control!! :joker: ) it would have just been easier to set off a firework up the road

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LOOKS GOOD MATE.....WHAT U RUNNING IT ON NITRO OR JET FUEL.....?
RECKON YOU MIGHT BE UP FOR A RACE WITH MY GS STORM....
HOPE TO SEE YOUR BUILD SOON... :cool2:

update......

just ordered correct clutch bell,bearings and some fuel lines so will hopefully be done tommorow :D

vid of its 1st run pls :cruising:

Wicked mate.

Good Luck on 1st Outing


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Heres it is Latest update

















All what left now is a new shell tyres and wheels

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Fair Play Mate.

Well one.

Now for the dreaded, much awaited, anticipated bit......

Taking it for a spin... Which is probably what it'll end up doing :lol:


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probably until i get some decent rear tyres think i might have to set the steering up well and accelorate smoothly :joker:

Accelerate Smoothly..................

YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get outta here !!!!!!!!

You can't possibly do that !!!!!!


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Just fitted new tyres so hopefully no more spinning out all the time might try and give it a run later in the week see what it goes like

awesome B)

Looking Better mate.

Keep it up, can't wait to see it 'GO' now.


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any news on the 3.3 beast mate?

took it out cornered like it was on rails just needs a good tune by you mate :thumbs_up: front was lifting up at mid range if i floored it but not all the time